Hidden gems of the highlands
Region: Cabot Trail
Cape Breton Highland National Park holds a treasure at every step: grand views, microscopic wonders, stunning natural phenomena, thought pro...


Discover a truly unique camping experience where the mountains meet the sea. With seven front country campgrounds and one backcountry campground, there are plenty of options for every type of adventurer. Breathe in fresh air and enjoy the soothing sounds of nature as you head to your traditional campsite, RV site, or cozy oTENTik. Whether you’re an avid camper or a first-time visitor, camping in Cape Breton Highlands National Park will create unforgettable memories. Reserve your spot todaynature is calling!
Region: Cabot Trail
Cape Breton Highland National Park holds a treasure at every step: grand views, microscopic wonders, stunning natural phenomena, thought pro...
Region: Cabot Trail
Enjoy spine-tingling local stories as darkness creeps in during a Lantern Walk through Time by Freshwater Lake. Or, learn tips and tricks fo...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Experience the magic of Cape Breton Highlands National Park as the sun sets and stars fill the sky! Witness the breathtaking beauty of the S...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
One of Canada’s most enchanting places, where the mountains meet the sea. As you hug the world-famous Cabot Trail coastline, you̵...
Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
Cape Smokey offers a ski experience that’s both easy to reach and impossible to forget. A short, two-hour flight from Toronto lands you right on Cape Breton Island, where you’ll find incredible coastal scenery, fresh powder, and the chance to ski ju
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.